> From their my Dad dumps me with the rest of us going on the trip and I'm winging my way to Scotland (by way of a connection in Amsterdam).

Interesting! You practically fly right over Scotland on the way. Ask if they'll drop you off. :-)

> Great Googly Moogly and Jezzum Crow! I'm going to be in Scotland in three days!
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> I have no idea how often I'll be able to get online their, if at all.

That ought to be possible, Scotland does have Internet cafes and phone booth consoles and stuff.

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> Chao for now then
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> Sen'going to miss beef while I'm gone, dang Mad Cow and Foot and Mouth!'try

You won't need to miss beef. It's still on sale, still perfectly safe and scottish beefsteak is among the best. Do try venison if you get the chance.

Bea"Scotlands only an eight hour drive for me!"sty